Community Access Outreach Specialist / Men’s Health Coordinator

Job overview

The Community Access Outreach Specialist / Men’s Health Coordinator role is onsite in Boston, MA, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $23.80–$38.08 per hour, based on experience. Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program provides health care access for people and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. The role exists to engage people experiencing homelessness and substance use, reduce health risks, and connect participants with medical, behavioral health, housing, and social services. It also advances men’s health engagement through outreach, education, care navigation, and collaboration with clinical and community partners.

What you'll do

• Conduct street-based outreach, particularly around Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard
• build trusting relationships using trauma-informed engagement
• assess needs and provide referrals and accompaniment when appropriate
• provide risk-reduction and men’s health education
• distribute Narcan kits and provide overdose-prevention education
• drive the CCiR van to outreach sites at least twice weekly
• manage supplies
• provide medical case management
• document activities in Epic
• obtain phlebotomy competency within 60 days of training and provide phlebotomy as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community access outreach specialist

men's health coordinator

boston ma

boston health care for the homeless program

street outreach

mobile health

care navigation

risk reduction

men's health

substance use

homelessness services

epic

$23.80–$38.08/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403(b), discounted pre-tax MBTA pass, and additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency.

Why this role

Union position represented by 1199SEIU; patient-facing; phlebotomy proficiency earns a 3% pay increase; lived experience is welcomed and valued; bilingual proficiency may receive additional compensation.

About the employer

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.